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Flowering Defoliation Question
FlowerKINGstarted grow question 4 years ago
Hey All,
I have been pulling the small leaves out of the buds when they get long enough to pluck from their stem, so I dont damage the buds. In order to open up more light to the actual buds, should I put a pair scissors to these leaves? Or leave tops bushy?
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Bloombusteranswered grow question 4 years ago
Оставь вершину густой! Она отлично выглядит! Ты её уже хорошо подстриг, парикмахер! 👌
Если бы я открывал барбер-шоп я бы тебя взял в мастера! 👍
Удачи, братан! Ты красавчик! ✊😇
Chucky324answered grow question 4 years ago
Hello. It's the light that hits the leaves the plant uses the best. Don't take any more leaves off. I always leave 4 or 6 fan leaves at the end of each branch. Photosynthesis turns the light into sugar which the plant trades the friendly fungi and microbes for elements they make and the plant uses. That all leads to better and sweeter tastes and smells. It's up to you. I'm a fan of fan leaves. Good Luck. Chuck.
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